Need Support With Your Website?
Running a business can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone. If you are a small business owner or sole trader based in Bexley, and you are seeking help with web design or your digital presence, you may be eligible to receive funded support via the new Talking Business - Business Support programme.
The programme, which launched in late 2023, is designed to help create 'good growth' for small businesses across the borough. Talking Business is fully funded by the Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).
What Support is Available for Your Bexley Business?
We have partnered with CNT Associates to deliver support through a variety of formats including webinars, advice sessions (both 1-2-1s and in groups), online resources and networking.
We cover a range of areas, including financing, websites, e-commerce stores, digital marketing and support for women-led businesses.
As a participant in this free programme, you will get 1 hour of business support from our in-house experts. The support that you will receive will be tailored to your specific requirements. We can provide advice and guidance in these areas:
- Website reviews
- Website planning and structure
- Search engine optimisation (SEO)
- User experience (UX)
- Design and branding
- GDPR compliance
- Cyber security
In addition to the above, you will also receive:
- Help with completing templates
- 5 planning webinars
- Access to an online portal for useful information and resources
Download the flyer for more information.
How it Works
Submit your application
Complete your Action Plan
Complete 1 hour of business support
Get subsidised web design services
What You Gain
Once you have attended the 1-hour session (which can be a 1-2-1 or group session), you will be eligible for web design services at a discounted rate - this can be web design and/or development of a website or e-commerce store.
Eligibility for the Programme
To be considered for this programme, your business must be both of the following:
- Registered and/or trading in Bexley
- An SME (0-249 employees)
Apply for the programme if your business is based in one of these areas: Albany Park, Barnehurst, Belvedere, Bexley, Bexley Village, Bexleyheath, Blackfen, Blendon, Crayford, Crossness, East Wickham, Erith, Falconwood, Foots Cray, Lamorbey, Northumberland Heath, Sidcup, Slade Green, Thamesmead and Welling.
